. The Ghia luxury package which ran from 1974 to 1981 was renamed the GLX and was changed to SVO in 1983.
(from page 1 of the 1984 Collection)
Check out this 1984 Mustang SVO hatchback owned by Aaron from Brush Prairie, Washington. It is painted Ferrari Silverstone. Aaron tells us more, "This SVO was sitting for 18 years and passed down to me at the age of 18. I did a complete restoration. It was given to me with
the V8 because the 2.3L Turbo had many problems. The rear end is rebuilt being a 8.8 inch with 3.73 gearing. The wheels are also stock."
(from page 1 of the 1984 Collection)
1984 Mustang SVO hatchback, left rear view.
(from page 1 of the 1984 Collection)
Aaron says, "The 302 is from a 1971 Ford Torino GT. Serpentine belt set up from later fox body; 600 cfm carb, AC, 3G alternator, and power steering."
(from page 1 of the 1984 Collection)
Aaron tells us, "The interior was a mess. I swapped the carpet, headliner, steering wheel, and removed every other piece to clean and repaint. The SVO came with Recaro racing seats as stock."
(from page 3 of the 1985 Collection)
1985 Mustang hatchback owned by Jody Leatherman from New Boston, Texas. Jody tells us more, "It was found in a pasture. I paid 50 bucks for her. I removed the 4 cylinder 4 speed and put in a 302 bored with long tube Blackjack headers dumped just in front of rear axle from 18 cherrybombs (it sounds good once throttle is pushed) and paired with a C4 automatic. The interior donated from a 89 GT, front bumper custom made using bumper for a 91. The only parts I ain't got to touch yet are rear quarter panels. The car was a father son project before he grew up and moved. Now its my weekend toy. Still trying to decide the final color scheme. Taking all ideas offered. I am currently looking at the Shadow Gray with flat black striping."
(from page 6 of the 1985 Collection)
Medium Charcoal 1985 Mustang SVO hatchback with a 5 speed manual transmission and a turbo, 4-cylinder, 2.3 liter SVO engine. The Ford Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) group was started on the 1980 Mustangs to to help interested race car drivers build up competition versions of the Mustang, create a kits of bolt-on parts that could be purchased by average Mustang owners to modify their street cars, and create a series of specialty GT racing cars.
(from page 6 of the 1985 Collection)
Medium Charcoal 1985 Mustang SVO hatchback, left side view showing off the SVO double rear spoilers.
(from page 6 of the 1985 Collection)
Good view of the SVO double rear spoilers.
(from page 6 of the 1985 Collection)
Gray leather interior of a 1985 Mustang SVO hatchback.
(from page 8 of the 1985 Collection)
This page of the 1985 Ford Mustang Promotional brochure says the Mustang GT and SVO feature power-assisted rack and pinion steering with a constant ratio design (15:1) tat provides easier maneuverability and an excellent feel of the road.
(from page 9 of the 1985 Collection)
The 1985 Mustang GT was available as both a 3-door hatchback or 2-door convertible, shown here both in silver.
(from page 9 of the 1985 Collection)
Back cover of the 1985 Ford Mustang Promotional Brochure
(from page 1 of the 1986 Collection)
Scott Leise owns this charcoal 1986 Mustang GT coupe. It's our featured Attitude Of The Week for the week starting October 23, 2011. Scott tells us more, "This is my 4th Mustang. I have had 72 Sprint fastback, 91 GT, 99 GT, and now this 86 GT - 5.0L, T-Tops, and 5-speed. Its been completely restored - several mods including: headers, H-pipe, Pypes Violater after cat, camber-caster plates, FRP springs, Autometer gauges, 75MM TB & spacer, adjustable FPR, injectors, fender CAI, Hurst shifter, steering wheel, pony wheels & 245/50 tires, intake & valve covers painted body color, tail lights painted body color, and battery in hatch."
(from page 1 of the 1986 Collection)
Front end view of Scott's charcoal 1986 Mustang GT coupe.
(from page 1 of the 1986 Collection)
Charcoal 1986 Mustang GT coupe, right side view. It has the GT name in the body line molding behind the door.
(from page 1 of the 1986 Collection)
The engine looks great.
(from page 1 of the 1986 Collection)
It has a bunch of extra gauges on the window pillar and out on the hood. It also has a Hurst shifter.
(from page 4 of the 1986 Collection)
Dark Gray Metallic 1986 Mustang GT hatchback owned by Dwayne McCracken from Washington, Missouri. It has a 5.0L V8 engine and a manual transmission. Dwayne adds, "I bought this GT in 1990 when the car was 4 years old. It's 28 years old now and I'm still driving it. It's still stock except for the chrome wheels I put on it. It's runs as good as ever and I think it looks almost as good as it did when I bought it."
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